The association has a formal constitution which sets out its objectives. These are, essentially, to improve equality, diversity, inclusivity and wellbeing in the community of UK-based IP professionals. They are intended to direct everything done under the IP Inclusive banner, and they shape our mission statement.
Other key features of the constitution include broad membership criteria for UK-based IP professionals, not-for-profit status, and a requirement to report to and consult with the wider IP Inclusive community.
The minutes of IPIM’s meetings are publicly available. You can download them below, together with IP Inclusive’s Annual Reports, and the Lead Executive Officer’s reports to IPIM on day-to-day activities and operations. We also maintain a register of IPIM members’ relevant interests.
From autumn 2020 to spring 2021, IPIM consulted with IP Inclusive stakeholders regarding the initiative’s future development. Based on those consultations, it published its plans for 2021 and beyond, which included some changes to the IPIM constitution and the establishment of an Advisory Board to support its work. For more information about the consultation and the resultant plans, please visit this page.
In September 2021 we established an “Advisory Board” to guide and support IPIM’s work. We appointed 26 members representing a range of IP sector roles, backgrounds and career levels, who bring diverse perspectives to IP Inclusive’s objectives and plans.